MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested Major exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjuster not able to correct position. (1.8.A.1a)
Both rear tyres BADLY worn on edges.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on dash
Oil leak
Sill covers fitted
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Sill covers fitted
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front discs in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer fluid is only spraying on o/s of screen however is sufficent to clear screen
Windscreen washer fluid is only spraying on o/s of screen however is sufficent to clear screen
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
handbreak need slight adjustment
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
handbreak need slight adjustment
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine noisey slight play in steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
washers poor wipers poor slight play in steering rack engine noisey
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?
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BL04 YVW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 72,591 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 156 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL04 YVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Alfa Romeo 156 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BL04 YVW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 June 2004.
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